Local News

East Devon District Council has announced plans to bring waste and recycling services under council control starting in 2026.

The current contract with Suez comes to an end in June 2026, so EDDC had the choice to either invite waste companies, including Suez, to bid for a new contract, or to plan to run the service directly. To ensure long-term cost-effectiveness and adaptability,...

The ‘ Restoring Stover Park ’ project will host the second of its series of six heritage walks next month (March).

Its latest walk on Friday 14 March will start at 9:30am and will follow a section of the historic Granite Tramway through woodland, meadow, and quiet lanes to Stover Country Park .

Along the way it will explore history, flora and fauna, as well as hearing about...

Work has begun to build Okehampton Interchange, a new railway station on the edge of the town.

The £15 million station is the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line and will connect West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. The scheme is being funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) with contributions from Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council...

A Devon veterinary group that has recently doubled in size and opened a new state-of-the-art practice, has marked the end of a transformative period by reinforcing its independent status and becoming the latest member of XLVets.

South Moor Vets is now XLVets ’ 65th member, which also makes them an owner and shareholder within the community of independently owned veterinary practices...